Game of Thrones filming in Carnlough

Fantasy epic Game of Thrones arrived in Carnlough this week to film key scenes for the new season.
By The Newsroom
Published 18th Aug 2015, 10:57 BST
Game of Thrones actress Maisie Williams, who plays Arya Stark, pictured getting into the water during filming at Carnlough. Picture By: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker PressGame of Thrones actress Maisie Williams, who plays Arya Stark, pictured getting into the water during filming at Carnlough. Picture By: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press
Game of Thrones actress Maisie Williams, who plays Arya Stark, pictured getting into the water during filming at Carnlough. Picture By: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press

Cast and crew have been filming for the sixth series in the harbour all this week, with star Maisie Williams- who plays Arya Stark- braving the cold waters for her scene.

Carnlough Harbour is famous for the New Year swim and on Monday it was the 18-year-old star taking the plunge.

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Game of Thrones has been filming in various locations across Northern Ireland for a number of years, with many spots becoming popular tourist attractions after appearing in the show.

Recently, calls have been made by councillors to make the Ice Wall in Magheramorne Quarry a permanent attraction.

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